Homecoming Schedule
Homecoming 2012 is October 26 – 27, 2012.
The schedule below is from 2011. The 2012 schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.
Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Alumni Council Meeting
Little Room (226), New Commons Building
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Selected Classes Open to Visitors
A schedule of classes will be available at registration.
8:30 a.m – Noon, 1 – 5 p.m.
Edmund S. Muskie Archives Open
70 Campus Avenue
9 a.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Homecoming Welcome Center
Please stop by the New Commons Building when you arrive on campus to check in and get a full schedule for the weekend.
New Commons Building
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Exhibitions at the Bates College Museum of Art
Tale Spinning: Enrique Chagoya, Leslie Dill, Brad Kahlhamer, Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, Alison Saar
Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Fotografias de Mexico (1933-1976)
Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
11 a.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
1 p.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
3 p.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
4:30 p.m.
Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony in honor of James W. Carignan ’61, Dean Emeritus of the College
A tree will be planted in honor of the life of Jim Carignan’61 and his contribution to the college. Hosted by the Office of the President and the Carignan family. All are welcome.
On Alumni Walk between Lane Hall and Pettigrew Hall
5 – 6 p.m.
Alumni Reception, hosted by the Alumni Council and the College Key
Whelan Balcony, New Commons Building
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Volleyball Reception
Alumni, parents and friends, join Bates Volleyball supporters for an informal pregame reception and meet new head coach Margo Linton before the Bobcats take on Rivier College at 7p.m.
Thompson Room, Alumni Gymnasium
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner with current Bates Students, hosted by the Alumni Council
Alumni are invited to dine with members of the Alumni Council and a group of current students (by reservation only).
Jarnryd Room and Room 221, New Commons Building
7 p.m.
Gallery Talk by Museum of Art director Dan Mills
Exhibition curator Dan Mills presents a gallery talk on the artists and artworks in the Tale Spinning exhibition.
Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Rivier College
Alumni Gymnasium
7 p.m.
Bridesmaids
Sponsored by the Bates Student Film Board. $1 admission.
Room 104, Olin Arts Center
8 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Reception – Tale Spinning: Enrique Chagoya, Leslie Dill, Brad Kahlhamer, Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, Alison Saar
The internationally prominent artists in this exhibition create work with a strong narrative component. Each artist incorporates aspects of personal stories, cultural stories, and history into their work, masterfully spinning powerful, mysterious, and provocative tales.
Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
9 p.m.
Comedian Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is one of the fastest rising comics on the scene. The former Last Comic Standing finalist has just released Cutting, a Comedy Central Record that follows her spring 2010 Comedy Central Presents stand up special. Come join us for an evening of laughs!
Benjamin E. Mays Center
Saturday
8 a.m. – Noon
Alumni Council Meeting
Little Room (226), New Commons Building
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Homecoming Welcome Center
Please stop by the New Commons Building when you arrive on campus to check in and get a full schedule for the weekend.
New Commons Building
9 a.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
10 – 11 a.m.
A Conversation with the President
Join President Nancy J. Cable and members of the college’s senior staff to learn about the state of the college during a period of historic momentum.
Keck Classroom, Pettengill Hall
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Squash Annual Alumni Lunch
Join us as Bates hosts the 2011 Pro Squash Tour’s Maine Open over Homecoming Weekend. Come out to the Bates Squash facility for a light lunch with members of this year’s team, alumni and friends of Bates squash.
Bates Squash Facility (56 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston)
10 – 11 a.m.
The Legends Game: Alumni Men’s Lacrosse
Garcelon Field
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibitions at the Bates College Museum of Art
Tale Spinning: Enrique Chagoya, Leslie Dill, Brad Kahlhamer, Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, Alison Saar
Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Fotografias de Mexico (1933-1976)
Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
10 a.m.
Admission Information Session
Join the Office of Admission for an overview of Bates and the admission process.
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Young Alumni (BOLD) Tailgate
Come celebrate Homecoming with BOLD (Bobcats of the Last Decade).
Bring food, drinks, and Bobcat pride!
Tailgating lot behind the new grandstands in front of Merrill Gym
11 – Noon
Tour of Hedge Hall and Roger Williams Hall
Take a tour of the recently renovated Roger Williams and Hedge Halls. The two residence halls have been transformed into state-of-the-art academic buildings. Roger Williams houses language programs and resources including the Off-Campus Study Office, the Language Resource Center and academic programs and Hedge Hall houses philosophy, religious studies and environmental studies. Join Paul Farnsworth, Senior Project Manager and Chris Streifel, Clerk of the Works for Hedge/Roger Williams for a brief introductory tour of both buildings.
Meet outside main entrance of Hedge Hall on Alumni Walk
11 a.m.
Admission Tour
Lindholm House, 23 Campus Avenue
11 a.m.
Men’s Rugby vs. Bowdoin
Leahey Field
11 – Noon
Alumni Men’s Soccer Game
Russell Street Soccer Field
11 – Noon
Alumnae vs. 2011 Field Hockey Game
Former Coach Sherry Deschaines will be back to coach the alumnae as they challenge the 2011 Bobcats.
Campus Avenue Field
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A Half Century of Study Abroad at Bates
To celebrate Bates study abroad and the completed renovation of Roger Williams for our language programs, come learn about the changes in study abroad over the years and hear alumni reflect on how their experiences abroad touched them personally, academically and professionally. Members of the panel include Melanie Mala Ghosh ’93, Bill Huckabee ’58 and Cameron Sheldon ’13.
Keck Classroom, Pettengill Hall
Noon
Alumni Council/Hathorn Society Luncheon
The Hathorn Society is a new group open to all former members of the Bates Alumni Council. Members of the Hathorn Society are invited to join the Alumni Council for a lunch to discuss activities and plans for the newly-formed society.
Renyi Room, New Commons Building
Noon – 4 p.m.
Concessions
Calling all hungry Bobcats! Grab a quick bite to eat or a cold drink while supporting our athletic teams.
Garcelon Field (next to the home stands)
Noon – 3 p.m.
Friends of Bates Athletics (FBA) Welcome Tent
Pick up weekend game programs, schedules, Bobcat stickers, tattoos and more. Find out what’s going on and coming up this Fall. Learn how you can participate in supporting our varsity athletic teams and club sports programs.
Alongside Garcelon Field
1 p.m.
Football vs. Amherst
50 Years of Men’s Soccer, 2011 Athletic Senior Citation and Senior Award winners will be honored at halftime.
Garcelon Field
2 p.m.
Women’s Rugby vs. Plymouth State
Leahey Field
2 – 3 p.m
Tour of Hedge Hall and Roger Williams Hall
Take a tour of the recently renovated Roger Williams and Hedge Halls. The two residence halls have been transformed into state-of-the-art academic buildings. Roger Williams houses language programs and resources including the Off-Campus Study Office, the Language Resource Center and academic programs and Hedge Hall houses philosophy, religious studies and environmental studies. Join Paul Farnsworth, Senior Project Manager and Chris Streifel, Clerk of the Works for Hedge/Roger Williams for a brief introductory tour of both buildings.
Meet outside main entrance of Hedge Hall on Alumni Walk
2 p.m.
Bridesmaids
Sponsored by the Bates Student Film Board. $1 admission.
Room 104, Olin Arts Center
3 – 6 p.m.
WRBC Open House
Now in its 53rd year, WRBC is consistently ranked in the top 25 college run radio stations. Return to the quarters of WRBC-FM, “Radio Bates College” for a tour and visit with current student deejays.
31 Frye Street, Basement Level
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Listening Session – Multicultural Voices at Bates
A warm welcome to all students, alumni, staff, and faculty! This is an on-campus opportunity to discuss, connect, and share in the Bates Listening Tour which is traversing the nation and globe. This effort emerged from the desire to strengthen connections among multicultural and international Batesies and all allies who share the vision of a welcoming and equitable multicultural community. The term, multicultural includes typically underrepresented populations, such as African American, Asian American, International, Jewish, Latino, LGBTQ, Native American, persons with disability, and first generation college students. Hosts include Anecia O’Carroll, Director of Multicultural and International Alumni Engagement; James Reese, Associate Dean of Students, and Roland Davis, Director, Office of Intercultural Education and Associate Dean of Students.
Benjamin E. Mays Center
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Lecture by Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Victoria Wyeth ’01 will speak on the artwork of her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth and her uncle, Jamie Wyeth, with a focus on the exhibition on view in the Museum of Art.
Concert Hall, Olin Arts Center
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception – Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
This exhibition features drawings and watercolors from the personal collection of Victoria Wyeth ’01, many of which have never before been exhibited. Works include portraits of family members and neighbors who have become well known as models for Andrew Wyeth, Maine and Pennsylvania landscapes, plus sketchbooks and preliminary studies for well-known paintings that provide insights into Andrew Wyeth’s working process. Sponsored by the Phillips Society, Bates’ legacy giving society.
Museum of Art and Olin Arts Center Terrace
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
G.A.M.E. Day (Gaining from Athletic Mentors’ Experience) Reception
Connect with former and current student athletes at this reception hosted by the Bates Career Development Center and the Friends of Bates Athletics. This is an opportunity to meet alumni athletes who can help with career explorations and connections. There will be a brief program at 5 p.m.
Chase Lounge, Chase Hall
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Celebration Reception & Dinner
This year’s dinner, hosted by the Alumni Council, will include presentation of the Alumni Community Service Award to Alan L. Marden ’63 and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award to Larry Handerhan ’05. We will also honor the accomplishments of the 2011 Athletics Senior Citation Winners (Brian S. Ellis ’11, Charlotte A. Green ’11, Micaela E. Holland ’11, Benjamin W. Manter ’11, Christopher J. Murtagh ’11, Natalie M. Ruppertsberger ’11, Ethan L. Waldman ’11, Rebecca K. Waldo ’11), the Athletics Senior Award Winners (Christopher J. Murtagh ’11, Natalie M. Ruppertsberger ’11, Patrick J. Murphy ’11, Charlotte A. Green ’11 ), the Milton L. Lindholm Scholar-Athlete Award Winners (Dana E. Lindauer ’11, Cody H. Newman ’11), and celebrate 50 Years of Men’s Varsity Soccer at Bates.
(by prior reservation only)
Alumni Gym
7 p.m.
Bridesmaids
Sponsored by the Bates Student Film Board. $1 admission.
Room 104, Olin Arts Center
Sunday
9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Finance Bootcamp
An alumni panel of investment bankers and other financial industry professionals offers current Bates students insight and guidance on launching a career in finance. The day includes panel discussions, resume and interviewing tips and an opportunity for mock interviews. (Note: due to space constraints, this event is by invitation only).
Keck Classroom, Pettengill Hall
10 a.m.
Gallery Talk with Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Victoria Wyeth ’01 will give a personal tour of the exhibition Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01.
Museum of Art
11 a.m.
Gallery Talk with Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Victoria Wyeth ’01 will give a personal tour of the exhibition Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01.
Museum of Art
1 p.m.
Gallery Talk with Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Victoria Wyeth ’01 will give a personal tour of the exhibition Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01.
Museum of Art
1 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Thomas
Russell Street Field
1 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Babson
Campus Avenue Field
2 p.m.
Gallery Talk with Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01
Victoria Wyeth ’01 will give a personal tour of the exhibition Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from the Private Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth ’01.
Museum of Art
2 p.m.
Bridesmaids
Sponsored by the Bates Student Film Board. $1 admission.
Room 104, Olin Arts Center